1st PTA meeting of the year – this Wednesday, September 14th!

Posted on September 12, 2016 by atomichoneydew

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We can’t wait to see you this Wednesday night, September 14, 7:00 pm at the Porter home (8943 Ewing, Evanston). The PTA Executive Board is looking forward to discussion of this year’s plans and goals, and getting input from our membership on what you’d like to see this year.

Our meeting schedule can be found here.

Not a member of the PTA yet?  Not a problem – all Walker parents and staff are welcome to attend these meetings.

Here is more information about PTA membership, for those who are curious.

Feel free to email us with any questions! See you soon  🙂

 

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Open House is tonight!

Posted on September 8, 2016 by atomichoneydew

Looking forward to seeing you tonight at Walker’s Open House!

Schedule:

6:00-7:00 pm classroom visits

7:00-7:15 pm – Auditorium- Principal Friedman will talk a little about this year’s plans

If you haven’t yet signed up for your Membership and/or still would like to purchase a World of Walker t-shirt, stop by our table tonight just outside the auditorium while you’re there.

See you there!

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Enrichment Class Schedule with Locations

Posted on September 6, 2016 by atomichoneydew

Good morning and welcome back from a lovely Labor Day weekend.  We are excited for our enrichment sessions to start this week.

Please find below the updated schedule with room assignments for each class.

AM_PM Fall Activities 2016-17 Rooms

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4th & 5th grade Flag Football

Posted on September 2, 2016 by atomichoneydew

Girls & Boys who are interested in Flag Football – forms are going home in Friday Folders today, but you can also access them here!

Each player needs 2 forms  (found here  player Forms 2016 -FFball) completed and returned (along with fee*). Cost is $30 – cash or check made payable to Evanston Recreation Dept (not Walker).

Parent Coaches are needed – if you’re interested, please contact Aaron VanNice

4th 5th sports.

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Volunteer Opportunity: Fluency Tutors Needed for “Everybody Reads” & “Reading is FUNdamental” programs

Posted on August 31, 2016 by atomichoneydew

Attention parents: Are you interested in helping students improve their reading and/or math skills?

We are looking for volunteers who are interested in helping students with reading and/or math as part of the D65 Everybody Reads Fluency Program and Math is FUNdamental Fluency Program (for more information click he link below).

Tutoring for both programs occurs during school hours (9am-3:45pm). Tutors volunteer once or twice a week for approximately one hour each visit from October through May. Training sessions are provided prior to the first tutoring session.

Please share this with anyone you think would be interested. People do not need to be D65 parents to volunteer. Please email Stacey Masliansky – staceymasliansky@gmail.com for more details or if you are interested.

Click the link below to view the flyer:

2016 Fluency Tutors Flyer

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Wow Walker, we’ve done it again!

Posted on August 31, 2016 by atomichoneydew

Thank you to everyone who came to the BBQ & Enrichment fair yesterday!

So many smiling faces and families enjoying themselves. We so appreciate everyone who lent a hand, and those who brought in food and other necessities – WOW!  You are all amazing. Its impossible to list every single one of you on here, but please don’t think your contribution went unnoticed!  Despite the rain, we had a stellar event because of all of you.

Thank you to all the vendors that took part in our enrichment fair – the families really enjoyed getting to chat more with you about your upcoming programs.  Thank you to Mr. Marcus for the impromptu dance party – enjoyed by participants and spectators alike.

A special thanks to Aaron Masliansky & Nicki DeVine from Jameson Sotheby for donating (and serving) our yummy kosher cake & brownies…. its was the perfect sweet treat to top of the evening.

The year is off to a great start for the PTA, and its all possible because of your support!

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Tuesday’s PTA Back to School BBQ Is ON – Rain or Shine!

Posted on August 29, 2016 by atomichoneydew

If it rains – we’ll move it all indoors at the school.
SEE YOU THERE!

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Cub Scouts for students 1st-5th grade

Posted on August 29, 2016 by atomichoneydew
For boys in grades 1-5, we hope you might consider joining Cub Scouts!
Cub Scout Pack 922 is comprised of students from Walker and Lincolnwood Elementary schools.  An informational table will be set up at the Walker Back-to-School Picnic to enroll or obtain more information.  Also, for more information on Cub Scouts, visit their website:  https://beascout.scouting.org/Why_Scouting/CubScout.aspx.
Also, a new Scout informational meeting will be held Wednesday, August 31, at 7pm at Trinity Lutheran Church located at 3637 Golf Road, Evanston 60203. 
Hope to see you there!
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An Important Enrichment Program Update

Posted on August 28, 2016 by atomichoneydew

Walker parents, we hope you have had a chance to look over our great offerings for fall! Please note that the sign-up deadline for before-school and after-school classes is THIS FRIDAY, 9/2 AT 10 a.m.!!

Also, a correction to the scheduled that was previously sent home:

 Basketball skills clinic is for grades K-2, and Triple Play sports is for grades 2-4 

Most of the vendors will be in the gym during our back-to-school BBQ/enrichment fair, which is this Tuesday at 5:30 on the Walker playground. Come out and learn more about classes.

Thanks!!!

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Grade Level Get-Togethers are coming in September!

Posted on August 26, 2016 by atomichoneydew

Having time to socialize with other adults can sometimes be difficult, and often times our school-wide events have the children pulling us parents in all different directions. SO this year, the PTA wanted to add another opportunity for parents to connect to each other, and for the kids to continue getting to know friends in their grade.

We will will provide water and popsicles. The teachers will be invited and will hopefully attend if their schedule allows, even if just for a little while. We hope you will hang out for a bit after school if you are available!

Kindergarten & 1st grade: Tuesday, September 13th-  3:45-4:30 pm

2nd & 3rd grade: Wednesday, September 14th – 3:45-4:30 pm

4th & 5th grade: Tuesday, September 20th – 3:45 – 4:30 pm

**** Please note that all dates are weather dependent.

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